Changes in the Stars: The Pandemic's Impact on Star Ratings

The pandemic continues to have a profound impact on healthcare and that includes the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid...

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The Journey of Orphan Drugs: History, Development and Costs

Recent attention has been given to rare or orphan diseases—more specifically, to the costs associated with the drugs...

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CMS is Now Requiring Drug Management Programs: What You Need to Know

America has been in the throes of an opioid epidemic since the late ‘90s, with half a million people dying of opioid...

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Embattled Alzheimer's Drug Aduhelm: What You Need to Know

Alzheimer’s is a devastating and deadly disease that affects an estimated 6.5 million Americans age 65 and older, or...

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Vaccination Update: What You Need to Know About Protecting Your Members This Cold and Flu Season

With kids heading back to school, the days growing shorter and the nights getting cooler, it can only mean one thing....

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The Post-Pandemic Job Market is Changing: Can Pharmacy Benefits Help with Recruiting and Retention?

The pandemic had a dramatic impact on the American workforce with millions of workers becoming remote employees...

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The Past, Present and Future of CMS Audits

On May 14, 2021, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the “2020 Part C and Part D Program...

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"Nudge Theory" Proves Successful in Medication Adherence

Taking medications long term requires strong discipline and motivation; however, people often cite time management as...

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News on Approval of a Non-Stimulant ADHD Medication and More

From development of nasal spray to treat dry eye disease to approval of the first Alzheimer's disease treatment in...

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Do Your Members Understand their Coverage Well Enough to Make Good Choices for their Health?

Even before the COVID-19 pandemic made its mark on history, large numbers of consumers were increasingly demanding...

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